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How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate in Portage County Jail

To rent a tablet for an inmate in Portage County follow these instructions:

• Register here.  It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
• Pay for the subscription using Paypal.
• You get charged the 1st of each month. 
• You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
• No activation or early termination fees.
• Your Portage County inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.

If you have any questions:

• Call - 800-844-6591 or 972-734-1111.
• Email - [email protected]

For all Portage County information on Tablet Rentals for your inmate, check out our Tablet Rental Page.

Portage County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Portage County Jail there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.

All mail is to be shipped to the Portage County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name
Portage County Jail
1500 Strongs Avenue
Stevens Point, WI 54481

For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Portage County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Portage County Jail follow these steps:

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• Go to JailATM, choose Wisconsin, then choose Portage County Jail
• Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
• Select your inmate, and then you will be prompted to Register with them to open an account.
• Select the products you want shipped to them at Portage County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
• NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Portage County at any one time.
• If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Portage County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Portage County.

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Portage County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Portage County Jail follow these steps:

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• Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, a service that acts as a bank for inmates in Portage County.
• After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
• Choose Wisconsin, then choose Portage County Jail
• Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
• Select your inmate.
• Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Portage County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
• NOTE: There may be a limit on how much money you can send your inmate in Portage County at any one time.
• If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914.

For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Portage County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Portage County.

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Portage County Jail

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Portage County do the following:

1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.

2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.

To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Portage County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.

How to Send a Text or Email Message to an Inmate in Portage County Jail

To send a text or email message to a Portage County inmate, do the following:

Portage County Jail uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.

Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation' in Portage County or any jail or prison in the country).
Steps: 
1.  Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your Portage County inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.

For all Portage County information for sending secure messages to an inmate in Portage County Jail, including instructions, video examples, fees, limits, tablet rentals and more, check out out Text/Email an Inmate Page.

How to Schedule and Visit an Inmate in Portage County Jail

To schedule and set up a visit, either at-the-jail or remotely from your home, follow these instructions:

• Register and/or log in.
  
• Select Portage County Jail, then your inmate.
• Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits in Portage County.
• Schedule your visit.

To get more complete instructions, and understand visit lengths, times, locations, fees and all the other rules including children, dress codes and more, check out or Visit Inmate Page.
NOTE: All visits are recorded and whatever you say and do will be monitored. It is best to never discuss sensitive information regarding your inmate's pending case.